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Sales of illegal cigarettes soar as cost of living crisis bites

The study led by UCL and funded by Cancer Research UK (CRUK) examined survey data from 9,996 people

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Hate Crime Probe Launched After Jewish Ambulances Torched in London; Keir Starmer Condemns Attack

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemns the burning of four ambulances in Golders Green, London, treated as an antisemitic hate crime.

International Business Times UK · Mar 23

UK police investigate Jewish charity ambulance arson attack as hate crime

British police said they were investigating a suspected arson attack as an antisemitic hate crime, after volunteer ambulances run by a Jewish organisation were set on fire.

Euronews · Mar 23

Rapid rise in e-cigarettes 'stalls' ahead of a nationwide ban on single-use vapes, study suggests

Researchers from University College London found that vaping has stayed constant over the last year — including for young people

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025

Disposable e-cigarette ban ‘unlikely’ to tackle vaping rates, researchers warn

The Government announced plans to ban disposable vapes last January, with the measure coming into force on June 1.

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025

Smokers unlikely to quit with just willpower, say researchers

Those using e-cigarettes, medication or heated tobacco products are more likely to successfully give up smoking

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2025

The surprising number of adults who both smoke and vape

There was a sharp rise in dual users in 2021 when disposable vapes saw a growth in popularity

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025

Smoking takes 20 minutes off life

A new study finds one cigarette can take off 20 minutes of your life, instead of 11 minutes

Salon · Jan 3, 2025

Single cigarette takes 20 minutes off life expectancy, study finds

Figure is nearly double an estimate from 2000 and means a pack of 20 cigarettes costs a person seven hours on average

The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2024

Smokers who quit for a week could save a day of their life, experts say

Each cigarette can shorten a smoker’s life by 20 minutes, researchers found.

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024